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Boundaries, Burnout, and Why You Shouldn’t Write Scripted Lesson Plans at Home”

Are you a teacher on the edge of burnout, wondering if your skills have value outside the classroom? You're not alone—and this encore episode is for you.

In this encore presentation, Vanessa Jackson dives into lessons we can learn from the late, great Carrie Fisher (yes, General Leia), especially around boundaries, mental health, and not working for free. You'll also hear:

✨ A teacher hack to reclaim your brain space (goodbye, mental clutter)
📋 A practical DIY skills gap analysis for your career pivot
🚫 A real-talk boundary moment around unreasonable school demands
💪 A reminder that your worth isn’t defined by what administrators say

This episode blends empowerment with strategy to help you move from burnout to breakthrough.

Topics Covered:

• Teacher burnout recovery strategies
• How to transition from teaching to a new career
• Skills inventory tips using job descriptions and ChatGPT
• Mental health and boundaries for educators
• Pop culture meets career coaching: lessons from Carrie Fisher
• Time-saving teacher hacks to reduce overwhelm
  
  

Links + Resources Mentioned:

• ✨ “Be Like Carrie” LinkedIn Article
• 📚 Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher (Amazon link)
• 🛠️ Udemy for career skill-building
• 🎯 Tamara McLemore's PMP Bootcamp
• 🎙️ Listen to More Episodes on Buzzsprout
  
  

Let’s Connect:
📅 Book a free Discovery Call: TeachersinTransition.com/calendar
💌 Email: Vanessa@teachersintransition.com
📱 Text/Voicemail: 512-640-9099
📣 Facebook: Teachers in Transition Podcast Club
📸 Instagram & Threads: @teachers.in.transition
💼 LinkedIn: Vanessa Jackson
🐦 X (Twitter): @EduExitStrategy
🟦 Bluesky: @beyondteaching.bsky.social

The transcript of this podcast can be found on the podcasts’ homepage at Buzzsprout.

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